Hey guys. It's been a long time, haven't it? I can safely say that some pre college stress among severe writing blocks got in the way of continuing the arc as scheduled. So here I am back to make of up for it and conquering these problems. I hope you all didn't miss me or our heroes too much, because I promise it won't happen again now that I'm close to graduation. Time truly flies when it's been nearly four years since I first started this fic. Either way, here's the beginning of the G.U.N. Training Arc now that we are close to the last few arcs for SSAS:SU. Can safely say that I'm excited to finish this like the rest of you.
The serene moment between the two warmed up the rather cold dark laundry room and the intense mood from earlier now that Isaac is alright with his captors. Ayane began to notice that her chest was getting warmer since the motherly hug she is giving him. This is due to the tears pouring from his face, remembering the one thing he loved before his home village was attacked years ago. The boy continues sobbing loudly in a mixture of sorrow and happiness for having these memories come back to him.
"Thank you, thank you so much for doing this for me. If only I could have said this to her instead of being blinded by rage, it would have been perfect. I also want to thank you for taking care of us after that big mistake I made back there. It's better than falling to my death," he cried.
The warm smile from the kunoichi's face softned, showing that she is here to make him feel right at home on a side that doesn't think of him as a living weapon to do their every bidding. Ayane strokes his silver dome gently to calm him down, feeling that same feeling she once used to feel before Ayane left the clan long ago.
"Sshhh ssshhhh, it's going to be alright. You just had yourself a long first day aboard the ship. I promise you that you are going to love it here than being around them. I sure didn't because they thought I was the perfect prisoner for them when I was in the middle of a mission. But I'd rather do not talk about things like revenge, we have better plans for the future," she replied.
The sounds of the electronic door open up once again with another sound of a late group walking into the room. Ayane had little intention of stopping since she wanted to make sure every once of pain and trauma is out of her client's system and tightened the hug. Isaac however stopped his tears out of curiosity of these approaching guests. The next thing that is heard other than the approaching footsteps is a loud female gaps that broke the silence. She finally looked up to see her fellow heroes here to witness the shockingly intimate moment between the two of them, but more at the fact both were not fully dressing in something more than their own underclothes. Toejam is already wide-eyed and jealous at the "lucky" boy being in a situation like this. This led Latisha to jab him in his stomach to keep his perverted bug eyes off of Ayane.
"Do that again and I am going to kick your ass, TJ," she threatened.
Billy and Alex Kidd had the right mind to cover their eyes at this scandalous sight they didn't want to see in the laundry room. Sonic shook his head with an awkward grin at the sight. Tails shrugging as if he expected something similar to happen here. The next thing that can be heard is a loud whack that caused some of the group to turn. Schezo is now wiping his watery eyes with a large cartoony bump on his head with an upset Arle next to him. Given the constant accusations of him being a pervert, it was likely she hit him in the first place because his eyes were on Ayane the whole time. Satan however had his head down with his left hand covering it due to the sight, his lover Ulala speechless since this is one scoop she would not want to report on at all.
"So am I the only one who wants to say something? Or are we just going to be shocked at something we can expect a young handsome man to do? It's like you all have been struck by sparks of more than love," Opal said.
For once in a while, Gear actual forgave a lame joke that his long haired ally made since she is right. Isaac had the feeling that Fei Rin is already standing before him, thus pushing himself away from Ayane to face her. The tall Asian woman standing before was in a blank state of shock as she breathes from the sight she is witnessing. Isaac would be just as surprised to finally see her again despite the big misunderstanding between the two. Ayane smiles at the scene with the guess that she was coming here one way or the other just to see him. The silver haired boy would walk his way closer to the surprised assassin with slow beats within his warm heart. The Silver Armlet remains glowing blue with his current emotions channeling it in a sense of bewilderment. Fei Rin still stand where she is with her black eyes on his red eyes, still thinking of what to say or do in her first time seeing him actually well.
The heroes behind them could only do nothing but watch and try to respect their emotional meeting. Blaze and Axel observed their movements closely since this was expected between the two given their implied deep bond with one another. BD Joe shook his head with a smile now that the two finally get their chance to see each other in better condition. Isaac would reach out his hand and felt the warm hand of his love, feeling that same emotion he had from the hug but better. He didn't crack a smile nor cry just yet. He still feels the palm of her hand just to get the feeling he once had when being around her on the ship. The first thing that came to mind at the moment was his first meeting with her aboard Reala's ship, particularly when the two introduced each other and talked about his dream of being a king. Fei Rin is still silent since she can't believe that he is standing on his own two feet and interacting with her since his long coma. The feeling of warm tears rolled from her black eyes down the pale cheeks of her face. Ayane could tell that she is happy when she taken notice of this.
"You…you missed me, didn't you?" she said under her breath.
Isaac could only smile when he saw her teary eyed face. Then next thing he did was embrace her in a deep hug, joining in with fresh tears of happiness.
"Yes, I missed you so much, my princess. I definitely missed you alot. Thank you for waiting for me after all this time," he cried while soaking her bosom.
She wraps her arms around his bare back with a smile that grew after his words. Sonic and Amy could only watch the two embrace each other from the front knowing that they are definitely going to be far happier here now that they are together again. The pink furred hedgehog was thinking that this would be the right time to make her move on the blue hero, though her heart said it was best to respect these two first before acting on her own advances.
"Well that is a wrap. Hopefully taking care of these two would be much easier while we near our next destination," Knuckles said.
"Of course you would be focused on that. But I wouldn't blame you since this next place is of high importance after all," Tails replied.
"Now that you mention it, I haven't been hearing from Shadow and Rouge all day. The two got to be busy with something important for these previous days. I just hope that we won't be left in the dark too long," the echidna wondered.
"Maybe we should check in on them to see what's the hold up. At the same time, we can at least tell them that our attempts of making Fei cooperate with us was a success. In addition to Isaac actually being awake from his rather lengthy sleep," Tails suggested.
Ayane used this time to pick up Isaac and her own clothes while the couple continued having their emotional moment.
"Now that you finally got a chance to see him. I bet you would want to talk. And you do know what I mean when I say this," Ulala proposed.
Fei Rin turned to the pink haired reporter in surprise. Her face is still soaked from her tearful reunion with Isaac. He also loosened his grip from her to see what she meant by having to talk.
"Talk? You mean, you want to ask us everything we both know about our experiences with the Legion? I've thought you already knew much given you were able to find the mothership," she said.
"I can understand, it's been a long week since you've been with us and you were finally able to have something in your stomach. But this is a highly important scoop not only for my Space Channel, since they should always be aware of what's bound to come for them if we don't defeat the Legion. But for us since we need to know of everything that they do. Dedede, my honeybun… errrr Satan, and the Deadly Six were able to tell us what we needed. But now we just need a word from the two of you just to gather everything for the G.U.N. while we head there," the reporter said.
"Just please, take your time and tell us what you deem is important. We've already had a bit of a problem in that cafeteria and it was far from your fault Fei Rin. It's nothing serious to really stress over since I know that you two been through alot.," Blaze said.
Ayane would tap Isaac on his shoulder just to show him the very clothing he desired to retrieve on his own.
"But first, you need to put your best dress on before we go through with this interview. You wouldn't want yourself exposed to a lady like that," she says in a teasing manner.
The boy would grow redder than a cherry now that he remembers how barely dressed he is in front of everyone. Fei however didn't mind since she is pretty comfortable with his body either way, then made sure to give Ayane a nod to thank her for reminding him.
"The same can be said about you, Ayane. Please put your clothes back on since I doubt Billy and Alex can handle that sight anymore," her half-sister called.
This would only cause the two younger boys to blush deeper, inciting laughter from their fellow peers around them.
"You never change, Kasumi," the purple haired kunoichi remarked.
"Speaking of the Deadly Six, where are they at the moment? Aboard Morte's ship?" Sonic wondered.
"Why are you so curious about that, Sonic? You want to thank them for helping out or just want to know why they agreed to side with us," Amy wondered.
"Chances were that they've hated working with that fat scoundrel for dragging them into this chaotic mess. Zavok in particular did gain some serious injuries from being caught in Isaac's grand accident. On top of that bucked toothed vermin getting sent flying by Tails which leaves them with no real leader to serve. Come to think of it, I do want to know what are their motives for siding with us," Gilius rambled.
"I know you guys are concerned about what that color coded gang is doing for us, but shouldn't we focus more on interviewing those two before. I need to report this at the same time as my best rival so she won't steal most of my viewership," Pudding states.
Ulala rolled her eyes slightly given her usual strive for views as any reporter like herself would want. In particular, remembering Pudding's sudden fainting in the dogfight over her for saving her and Blaze from getting hit that time.
"Typical" she stated.
Isaac and Ayane were now fully dressed during everyone's side conversations with the former grabbing Fei Rin's hands to stay from separation again. She smiled back at her little prince, accepting him as royalty in her eyes instead of having him chance a dream that was far from possible. Isaac makes a nervous smile now that the two has to be interviewed of all things after seeing each other again.
"So are we doing this mission here or somewhere else? I'm sure this isn't the time or place for an interview with these two lovers," Kiryu said.
The man was all about handling important matters in the places where there were the most appropriate, hence his last statement.
"Lovers? We have no idea how long these knew had know each other. You just can't make assumptions like that," Arle protested.
Carbuncle however was more focused on food since its usually the thing that came to mind for this cute, beady eyed creature.
"Did you not see the way those two were holding each other or remember how long this girl held a hunger strike just for his safety? The two are clearly in love, dear Arle. But I would expect something out of you when you never accepted my advances. But too bad, I've already found someone far more beautiful than you'll ever be while you choose babysitting that swordsman who already desires you," Satan remarked.
Schezo grew red with anger and embarrassment from the demon king's last statement about him.
"I don't desire her body, just her power! Can people for once in their life stop labeling me as something that I'm not?" he bellowed.
An annoyed Arle chose to strike Schezo in the same swollen bump to correct him, inciting a yell of pain from him.
"Ouch! Can you stop that Arle? Who's side are you really on?" he says while rubbing his sore.
"Maybe if you weren't looking at Ayane's body earlier, I would be inclined to believe that. Then there's the countless times you said you wanted me and not my magic. Be more clear and less subtle if you want people to think otherwise. Not my fault you are the real pervert around here Schezo," the female mage replied.
The loud speakers of the Delphinus would interrupt again with the ever urgency of their caption speaking.
"Attention, attention! This is Captain Vyse speaking about the details of what's going to happen with Shiva. We've currently locked him in the Prisoner's Room downstairs to punish him for today's incident. We will think about bringing him back up when he's cooled down and maybe after we get some important information from our guests!"
Sonic wasn't very surprised by this announcement knowing that someone like him would get mercy instead of being unfairly dumped off of the ship like real pirates. Electra lets out a thankful sigh that the worst wasn't going to happen with him, despite probably not being able to talk with him for a while because of his actions.
"See, I told you it was going to be ok," Gum said to her.
The green rudie is lucky that she has Beat on her side and half of their GG allies are free from their prison. It was now a matter of finding out where in the world is Professor K and the others.
"At least he's getting another chance. I had the feeling that they would have offed his head or even worse," Mobo said.
Knuckles would suddenly appear behind both thieves with a look of anger since he still haven't forgotten about what the two of them did before they left.
"In all honestly, both of you rascals need to lose your heads after dropping that emerald. I don't see what Beat or Big saw in you two. Not to mention you rather stuff said bags with useless junk you won't make profit of when the world is under control of the Legion," he shouts.
The frightened thieves would slowly turn just to see the red headed echidna with his fist ready to hit them for their mistake.
"Gah! It wasn't our fault, that egghead tricked us into thinking he had a self-destruct button in his possession to destroy us all. Be thankful we at least were precautions enough to not take chances!" Mobo replied.
"That's nice except for the fact that Eggman is a known liar and likes to take advantage of those that fall easily for his tricks. You two stooges were only stupid enough to fall for it in the first place," Knuckles barked.
"I wouldn't pretend like you haven't been tricked by him before, Knuckles. Like the time you thought Sonic was using the emeralds for his own good twice, especially near my workshop in Mystic Ruins long ago," Tails reminded.
The embarrassed redhead didn't want to think of those times he actually believed that scientist's words.
"Let's not dwell on the past, Tails. I was naive at the time and wanted answers about what was happening with the emeralds after Chaos separated them. And it's best not to mention the Angel Island incident either because that's when I first heard of you both and I had a real reason to view you two as enemies," the belligerent guardian replied.
"To be fair, you could have viewed Eggman as an enemy too, you know. Unless it's the "first come, first serve" with your willingness to trust," Amy remarked.
Before he could say a word, the next announcement interrupts with another important brief.
"However, the bigger announcement is that Fei Rin and Isaac should report back to the main meeting room with everyone else. We have some serious questions for the two as a part of our gathering and preparations for our next mission. It shouldn't take long for us to report back to HQ, so that's more than enough time to get to know our new recruits since one of them should be awake by now. Thank you and good day!" the speakers blared.
Isaac looked around in bewilderment at how loud these announcements were compared to the old ship he used to trek. Fei Rin finds this cute while trying her best to hold back a light giggle from the situation.
"First off, how did he know that he would be up by now?" Headdy said.
"You know our captain, always steps ahead of us and prepared like he wants us to be. You we should always be ahead of the game," Honey replied.
"Hey, did you say that joke on purpose because of my head?" the puppet responded with suspicion.
"Come on pal, let's not get your head tied so tight over a joke. Use it while it's still up in the air," Head said with no hesitation.
Even Chuck facepalmed at how lame his sentient skull ally's joke was having to carry him above his shoulders. Headdy muttered under his breath at the skull's opportunity bamboozle him with another head joke.
"Guys, this isn't the time for jokes. We have to make it there with these two in time unless we want to disappoint him. The sooner we can finish this, the faster our flight to land would be close," Knuckles called.
Sonic kept his eyes on the unsure couple that probably never seen this "meeting room" before in their lives. Isaac had a feeling for what he's called for is far from inviting, holding on to his taller lover tightly.
"No need to be frightened, this isn't anything too serious. Think of it as a fun little interview that will be done in a flash. It would probably be the best way for you to introduce yourself to the others properly. Trust us," the hedgehog said in a friendly tone.
He was still hesitant mostly due to the fact that he almost put them in danger back when he used to serve the Legion, feeling that he doesn't really deserve their forgiveness for these actions. Fei Rin on the other hand can trust them now that she's had herself a good meal and talked with enough for the heroes.
"Just don't you worry, Isaac. We are going to be alright. It's best to do what they say. At least we are together," she said to him.
Sonic watch closely at the scene just to get a sense of how much trust the two had with each other. The silver haired boy felt in his heart that this was no time for more guilt trips and learn to face his responsibilities head on. He made sure to look back into his lover's eyes and shakes with a more confident expression. Her smile at this sudden change is good reception for agreeing to these new terms with their hosts. Isaac would walk up to Sonic to everyones surprise before shaking his hand.
"Yes, I'll gladly come with you all to this meeting room. You will learn everything that I know and what other information I have regarding the Legion," he said.
Meanwhile, things were a bit quieter as far as Morte's ship went with less members there compared to their invasion. Some familiar faces were there in addition to the newly rescued recruits that were freed from the trophy room. These included Taupy, Athena, Cream, Cheese, Heather, Sir Ginger, Princess Chelsea, the Freonian child, both former Deathwatch announcers Kreese and Howard, Jack Cayman, Princess Sora, Agent Seven, Mario, Alicia, Welkin, General Winter, Dr. Light, Proto Man, and Roll. Some of New Blue Rogues that decided to hang out aboard this ship for a while are Mega Man, Centurion, Ali, Orta, Phantom R, Shadow, Rouge, Omega, Vector, Charmy, Mighty, and Espio. As a part of his abandoning of the Legion, Ramirez now serves Morte as a commanding officer just like Selvaria as the two stood side by side next to their captain. Despite missing one another, the two promised to stay professional at all times when there's an important meeting like this one. Most notably, the Deadly Six were the subject of the day for this gathering. Being the one who knows more than the others, Zik was the one who told these three superiors everything they knew before they've decided to join them for the time being. The cyan elder curling his white mustache one last time after his final statements about what ideas they originally had to bribe the remaining emeralds to their possession.
"And that is all I have to say one that matter. I was hoping these words of wisdom are all you needed to obtain for your cup of knowledge, captain. It is an honor for you all to allow us to stay now that we have no reason to be with them anymore. Helping you all stop them would be enough to apologize for the damage that we helped cause to this world," Zik said.
The captain knew that everything she wanted to hear was enough information she needed to send another report to the New Blue Rogues flying beside her ship.
"Anything seems to be wrong, captain?" the Valkyria woman asked.
As part of her title, she wanted to make sure they are in the clear before the meeting is finally called off. Ecco still remains asleep in his massive tank on the left side of the room, taking all the needed rest for the next time he is needed outside of the tank. Sir Pepper just finished polishing his hemet with a towel just to keep that shiny sheen that he is known for, which his rival Ginger expected him to do. Morte recollected her thoughts before facing her fellow subordinate of the ship.
"Nothing wrong, Selvaria. It's just that our last encounter was very intense and our bigger focus is to cool down from such an event. This is highly important news that should be reported however thanks to G.U.N. agents Team Dark reminding us after that last minute decision to save those two Legion members. But you can probably thank the New Blue Rogues for doing that and it's in their responsibility to lead them to the right path now that they are with us. Besides, the bigger priority should be me telling the Deadly Six that we are thankful to receive all the things they know while they're standing before us," she announced.
"Are we forgetting something or are we done here? Not to be that Zeti, but me and the others probably wanted to make things clear that we told you everything," Zavok said.
It wasn't that he was impatient, it was more that he's the type to get everything done and make sure it's complete as the leader of his gang of Zeti. Morte quickly focus her attention on the group that she's been talking with for a lengthy time. It was unfitting for a captain to not have her undivided attention on the ones she called for a meeting.
"Yes. You all told me everything that I needed to know. That will be all for this meeting today. Feel free to tour the ship if you want or go back to the barracks we allowed you to stay in for the week," the red haired woman stated.
Zik nods with a grin now that the old Yeti can go back to what he usually does on days of non-combat. Zomom would be the one to awake a half asleep Zazz that most likely been bored toward the end of the meeting. The lanky Zeti gagged a little from the hard pat on his back before he glares at his awaker. Zeena is excited that she can go back to her daily routine despite enjoying seeing her two former allies together again. She would notice a subtle smile from the silver haired woman once she noticed this eye contact from her.
Thank you for everything that you did. Glad that I'm able to see you once again despite all of this.
Ramirez gave her contact as well, but refused to show any sign of positivity in order to keep his status as a commander. He knew well enough how to loosen up and live life when he's around Selvaria. But he knew well that it wasn't the time to do so around his men remembering the times Trouble Bruin were disgusted by their behavior. The green female Zeti smiled with a little wave to not make their contact too obvious.
"Thank you. I can finally go back to the darkness where I belong. Being surrounded with this much light is giving my weak eyes too much pain. The type of pain I'd rather not enjoy," the gloomy Zor said.
"To be fair, it's barely well lit in this room. Unless you are talking about how bright these pages are for this story," Kazooie remarked from her friend's blue backpack.
Zor had no idea how to respond to the bright page nonsense coming out of the red bird's mouth.
"What do you mean by that? My eyes wouldn't be this sunken if it weren't for these lights. There's only so much I can handle. You must be off your rocker if you think these bright pages exists," he responded defensively.
Zavok takes a bow of respect to express his gratitude for being here. The other Yeti would soon follow suite to respect their leader's gesture not to make this an incomplete gesture for their new allies. This would surprise Morte for their modesty, but not Selvaria and Ramirez due to having to experience this a couple times out of few members back when they served the Legion.
"Anything to please you, Master. We will do everything in our power to help you win this war and atone for these sins we've done. It's a shame that they have most of our Zeti-Bots at their command and you had to destroy our ship that had our only blueprints. But most importantly, we are always in your debt," the red Zeti said.
Shadow himself wouldn't be surprised about their surprisingly loyal nature when under anyone's control, which did hit closer to home for him. Rouge did an "Oh my" gesture at the proposal Zavok made with Omega standing by to analyze their behavior. Gamma was just as unsure of trusting these colorful reformed fiends, having his mechanical hand on his blaster in case they do get out of line. Centurion snarls slightly like a confused puppy at the amount of loyalty they are willing to give for this group. Morte however felt that something needed to be said despite their kind gesture, but mostly about the way they classified her instead of respecting her rank.
"With all due respect, try to call me Captain instead of Master when you are aboard my ship. Then that would give me the impression that I treat you all as mindless weapons instead of individuals with their own ideals and mindsets that I treat with equal value. This isn't the Legion of Subspace where everyone are a group of pawns that are to sacrifice themselves and be considered mindless tools to used until they are deemed useless. You all have sentience and should only think more of yourselves just like we should think about the current state of this planet. You don't see me treating my fiancé like he's some weapon that's only meant for being used despite having the power to destroy this world if he had that control," she announced.
Zavok would be surprised by these words, raising his head slightly like his fellow Zeti.
"That's right, you are not just foot soldiers to be sent out there to be killed. We make sure that everyone fulfilled their parts and return back safely during our last major fight. Even I had no objections with sending some of my crew out there despite the initial plans of them staying her to defend the ship. Even I was about the grieve loss of Gilius Thunderhead and Shiva if those two didn't get saved by Bayonetta in time. Because that's how much I care for the safety of any and everyone who's a friend of the World Destruction Committee. Or shall I say the World Savior Committee. The same can be said for Miss Bles herself when she kept in contact with Dedede's entire group during the infiltration and giving Ramirez here a reality check when his former group's own carelessness with Isaac could have gotten all of us killed. And said incident is most likely the reason you six agreed to leave on your own terms to begin with and help us towards the end of our mission," she continued.
The Deadly Six are speechless over the inspiring words that they heard from their new superior, even Zavok and Zik were having trouble finding a way to respond to that.
"Excelsior, Captain Morte. Such fine words you can say about everyone aboard this ship or even our allies on the Delphinus. It makes me cry knowing that I've made so much good mates aboard this ship as a chivalrous knight," says an emotional Sir Pepper.
The plastic princess he loved would give him another tissue for him to blow as a kind hearted royal. The trumpet like blow he made would be enough for Ginger hold back any laughter. Though it was mostly to respect him as a fellow knight that isn't meant to make fun of others.
"That's my Morte… oh I mean our captain. Always thinking of the right thing to do or say about us when it's appropriate," Kyrie said.
Zavok got his feet to clear his throat to speak for his fellow Zeti.
"That was awfully nice of you to be concerned for us as individuals than whatever that fat fool and his friends thought of us. I really applaud your motivation for your allies, including us. It was my sincere apologies for calling you such a word and not respecting your rank, Captain. It shows that we are merely an uncultured group that needs to follow a less outdated system compared to our home planet. Which I hope is in the best condition while we are gone since we are like heroes for the other Zeti of the Lost Hex. Just doing what is best for them and our continent. I just hope they are alright while we help your world get back the way it was," he said in gratitude.
Morte is glad to hear more about their origins and to hear that even they do what is best for their species back on their home. Ramirez had the feeling there there was more to wanting to get back at Sonic than just because of revenge. It was likely a decision made by the committee to attack the main ones that attacked their home or helping to expand it based on their former reason to help the Legion take over this planet.
"I know how you personally feel, Zavok. We all do what's right for the others back home. I doubt we would ever face them just yet despite failing to take care of the ones that made a fool of us. Well, we could have made up for it by making more land for them down below. But it's not really worth it anymore when we were just tools for world domination for a larger tree. But as renegades working on our own means for now, we might as well plant a seed with a better watering can instead of wanting to fly back to that nest. You know what I mean, do you?" the elderly Zeti said to his successor.
The red Zeti did not mind hearing any advice from his master, thinking about his words with some shred of concern for him.
"If it makes you feel better, we are definitely doing everything we can to help you all get your world back as promised. I'm already aware that some are still not ready to trust us yet, like that dull looking robot in the back," Zeena said before glancing at Gamma.
The red E-Series robot knew he had something to say about him, keeping his glowing eyes on her the entire time.
"But we can be proven as a great asset to you all. Though like you said so yourself Captain, we are more than just extra muscle for the group. Put people that want better change than what those Legion miscreants want. No sweet talk needed, just stating facts and swearing an oath of our repayment for your debt. As if us helping you calm that boy down wasn't enough," she continued.
"And think abut it this way, they will be using our remaining weaponry against us while we are gone and we know all weaknesses to those machines when we come across them. Our electromagnetic control alone would help us stop them or any other machine they send for us. Because what's better than tearing them apart with some cruel irony?" Zazz exclaimed.
"No offense Zazz, but the word you are looking for is karma. Not that it matters to you anyway," Zor corrected.
The lanky Zeti cross his arms like an immature child since he'd rather follow his own saying.
"Or how about this? We can grab those Legion cronies and feed on their innards. Speaking of that, can I go now because I really want to make me a nice juicy, stacked turkey sandwich?" Zomom says with his mouth getting wetter with each word.
Both Zazz and Zor facepalm given the food is mostly the first thing the yellow lug would ever think about instead of taking things serious. But he wasn't right off the mark since Morte was instantly reminded that not everyone had gotten a meal since they've begin surveying the Zeti for information about their enemies. This was enough to make her blush too other than her having an empty stomach herself. Even Ramirez grew concerned for Selvaria after her stomach rumbled from the Zeti's suddenly relevant statement about lunch time.
"Well, you aren't wrong about that one Zomom. It is definitely time for us to have a quick meal after all that talking. I deeply apologize for all the people waiting here for the meeting to drag on like that. I'm sure most of you are parched and famished at this time. So I gladly dismiss all of you from this meeting and enjoy the rest of your day," she announced quickly.
Everyone within the room would obediently depart from their spots and get the meal they've been meaning to crave. So Ecco wouldn't feel left out, Ristar stretched his hands into the back of the room to find some dolphin chum for his echolocative pal.
"No need to worry, buddy. You won't be left out before we all eat," he said.
Centurion lets out a loud victory howl next to the star faced child, which would slightly annoy him.
"Speaking of which, when will you turn yourself back into a human? Don't tell me that you are growing used to having fur on your face?" he remarked with a half-joking tone.
Ecco cackled in joy while swimming around the tank in an energetic matter to await his first meal in a while. Zavok turned his back on the captain to focus on getting more strength for the next time he's needed for a fight.
"Come on Deadly Six, we all need some energy and fuel to stay strong. It will be needed once we see that round weakling's army again," he ordered.
Zik giggled slightly since this is the Zavok that he knew and loved for centuries.
"The same young bonsai that I've raised to be a strong leader. You heard him, we should water ourselves and flourish as an unstoppable forest," the elderly Zeti replied.
He hopped onto his wooden staff and begins surfing his way towards the door beside his ally. Zazz, Zor, Zomom, and Zeena followed as well to learn the commanders and captain where they were. Kyrie was one of the few people that stayed behind other than Team Dark since wherever Morte goes, he goes. Gamma and Omega didn't keep they eyes off the Zeti the slightest as the robotic security guards carry of a mysterious group that can control them if they've wanted too. Rouge found this too funny since she can't really blame them for being this overprotective of the entire ship.
"I would be just as concerned if I were you, Rouge. I can't simply trust them either. While it is true that they have no where else to go after betraying the Legion, I still can't shake that feeling that they could be possible spies for him," Shadow replied.
He is all more accepting anyone that works beside G.U.N. as an ally, but this was all too sudden for him to really view the Zeti as friends. Rouge placed her hand on his shoulder as a friend that needed to give him some advice.
"No need to play Captain Serious. These guys are fine, gave us all the information without hesitation too. Maybe you are just judgmental because you need a little warmth in that belly. And I mean some food in your system," the sassy bat suggests.
Shadow scoffs at her attempt at trying to lighting up his serious mood.
"Be serious Rouge. These are the same guys that almost drained our planet of its life source before. Why should we give them another chance when they could turn their backs on us while we're weak and stab ours? Try to not be too accepting of every stranger you meet in the city" he repeats.
"I can hear from over there!" a voice called.
Both of them looked to see Zor standing in the door way the whole time with his head turned back in suspicion. The look of irritation on his face is barely different from his usual expression, which gave Rouge trouble trying to see if he's anything but glum.
"Oh yeah? Then what are you going to do about it shortstuff?" Shadow called.
Zor eventually sigh and continues walking just to not get complaints from anyone around him. Rouge would be the one to glare at her black furred friend for his unfriendly behavior before tapping her heat toed boot. He could care less about a subordinate getting upset at him for things he felt were right to do.
"You've been very aggressive lately, Shadow. The least you could have did was apologize to Zor for making him feel bad. What is with you and Omega lately?" she said in a stricter tone.
Gamma felt left out for her forgetting that he too feels the same like his brother and Shadow.
"No need to put your servers down, Gamma. Rouge has the data capacity to think of me and Shadow for this mission. Maybe one day, you would be considered one of us. A new member of Team Dark," Omega said after stroking his sibling's back in a caring matter.
Rouge could only feel a bit embarrassed for not acknowledging the elephant in the room than her closet allies and fellow G.U.N. agents.
"Like I said, we shouldn't be friendly towards anyone new. Especially not those teenage human stowaways that we should have taken home like we need to. Speaking of which, what are they doing right now?" Shadow said.
Both Selvaria and Ramirez approached the debating agents in silence, giving them serious looks as if they had something important to say to them. The robots didn't feel much indicated by their presence, but obediently stood their ground. Rouge and Shadow stood at ease immediately to expect any order the two had for them.
"Anything seems to be the problem, Commanders Selvaria and Ramirez?" the two asked in unison.
The two already heard everything they said from the suspicions of treason to not wanting to go with the others. Ramirez is far different from his longer haired counterpart, being able to strike fear with the single glare of his darkly colored eyes. Shadow still wonders what did the two needed to speak with him about, looking into his eyes with little fear.
"You do know that G.U.N. needs the update on what we've received, right?" the Silvite man said.
It was a relief that they had little question about Shadow's lack of trust in the Deadly Six, but more about telling them what they know from them.
"Yes, I'm well aware. You want us to send a message to the HQ this instant? It would be best that they know of our arrival before we get there," he replied.
"Precisely. I'm glad that you seem to be the most serious of your group compared to Miss Rouge and the E-100 units beside her. I can see why the soldiers tell me that so much praise come out of your work from the commander. Not that this is mean those three aren't praised, but I hear mostly good work from you out of Team Dark," Selvaria replied.
The bat had the feeling she is just sugarcoating at the moment just to gloss over their argument earlier.
"No need to be treating them like they've commit a crime, you two. We just need to do this now while I've already got the screen prepared. You can than Kyrie for helping me set the coordinates to our exact location," Morte called.
"No need to worry, Captain. We are just telling them to be prepared to speak with the commander. We've got to see if these four have been listening well the whole time," Ramirez replied.
Shadow is just as curious about the young man, mostly due to his former association with the Legion. There was something about him that was barely different from the first time he seen him during the war that he couldn't put his finger on.
I've got my eye on you too. You may have fooled her, but I'm not getting fooled by your oblivious behavior.
Omega made sure to check his data system, as did his older outdated brother, to see if every important detail is recovered and collected for their next task.
"You heard what they said Shadow, we have to be prepared to tell them everything. No need to daydream since we can get a meal the quicker we finish this," his bat friend called.
With that, Shadow begins activating his wrist device to start synching it with the screen before him. Rouge already synced hers just it the screen is still reaching for a signal. The full Ecco, despite not being completely involved, would watch the screen out of curiosity knowing that he won't need a sonar just to hear their communication. The porpoise knew that making a noise would only ruin their next task and silence is needed within this room. The cafeteria aboard the ship is just as festive with the entire crew below eating fresh food served by the best chefs from her home village. Most of every one were either enjoying their meal or talking about their plans for the next stakeout. Ristar is seen chewing on his large drumstick as Centurion messily eats his own plate of food in his werewolf form. The Virtua Cops were enjoying their meal in peace now that they didn't have to watch their fellow stowaways anymore. Marie laughs beside Raphael in his civilian wear after the latter told him a joke about birds that once ate the bones of their own kind. Despite not hating any living thing dying, she did find cruel irony in birds that literally eat anything despite it being the remains of their own species. Banjo is trying to enjoy his plate of mashed potatoes without Kazooie wanting to peck the peas off his plate during the meal. The bear isn't far from sharing with others, but only if he gets the chance to eat first before giving some away.
"Come on, Kazooie, just let me eat first and then you can peck the leftovers," the bear said.
Ratchet is already full from his meal with Clank needed only a battery recharge for now.
"This is some good stuff. I wonder if they can cook stuff this good back at home, Clank?" he said.
"I wouldn't know since I'm not an organic being. But, we can say that the food is exotic enough for a planet like this one. If only we can enjoy more of it while it isn't in a ruined state," his robotic buddy replied.
The Lombax would be surprised when a fresh new plate of curry would be served by a chef that walked near him.
"Here's your next dish, sir. Enjoy."
The classy man would leave Ratchet alone to anticipate his next hearty dish with picky fingers and eyes of excitement.
"Thank you, sir. Now to see what this tasty morsel has to offer. I bet that it's out of this world," he exclaimed.
Clank giggled from his friend's joke due to it ironically doesn't work that way since they are technically in this world. Zomom unsurprisingly gorges on the plates that he had served especially for him, including three helpings of turkey and four large turkey sandwiches. The turkey was drenched in enough gravy since he prefers having enough flavor and wetness for his cavernous mouth to savor. Zazz already being full, is not really shocked that he hasn't been finished eating yet. The purple Zeti would only see that Zor barely finished his own plate being the slow eater he is.
"You seriously aren't done with that one plate? It's not like you have anorexia or anything," he barked.
The blue haired Zeti flipped his hair in annoyance before slowly picking up some soup for his small mouth. Zazz prefer not to watch this since his ally's sluggish behavior isn't worth looking at.
"Oh don't mind him, he thinks that eating slow would make him not get as big as me. No matter why he's the runt of the litter," Zomom said with his mouth full of turkey and chewed bread in his face.
Some of the food and his saliva shot onto it, which led to his blood boiling in rage at his greedy friend's lack of manners.
"I know that feel. Dealing with someone who eats with no sense of responsibility or humility. That's basically what I had to put up with right now," Ristar said from his spot.
The gravy and mashed peas flying into his face is the result of the ravenous werewolf's greedy behavior. Zazz could only slump onto the table after hearing the star child's words having to hear Zomom's loud smacking from his meal.
"You said it, kid. He's like a baby brother to me. Having to deal with his stupid mistakes, annoying eating habits, and having to put my foot down when he crosses the line. Beats him having to be disowned and berated by his mother since birth. She was far from the nicest Zeti back in the Lost Hex," he said.
More food flung onto his face now that the yellow Zeti is tearing apart the sandwiches that await him.
He sighs in annoyance before saying, "Such is life."
Zavok seen watching Mega Man and the other robots enjoying their E-Tanks since they can't eat the same food they can. The Zeti is impressed at their advanced methods of feeding on energy without having to recharge like most robots. Being the leader, he is calmly waiting for his fellow brethren to be finished with him being the first to finish. Zik wondered what is on his younger apprentice's mind while enjoying the free green tea he was served.
"Is there something wrong, Young Zavok. You seem to be thinking about something," he asked.
The red Zeti looked down at his master upon hearing his concerned voice. He quickly brushed the back of his head with his red muscular hand.
"It's nothing Master. Just thinking about how those robots can enjoy a meal with us. It's nothing that I've ever seen the ones Eggman can build do. It's quite interesting how different technology works in different places on this planet," he said nervously.
A female voice would call him from the further right of the tables.
"Hey big boy, aren't you the softie for a big scary guy of you size. Want something that will really burn you hotter than a chimney?"
Zavok looked over only to have Zeena point out his attention on her. "And now I'm thinking that you want to see me as the best girl you've ever known. Do you?" she said before laughing out loud.
Seven and Sora laughed beside her knowing that they were the ones that taught her how to flirt. The Deadly Six leader did not know how to react while these three women, including his own ally, played him like a fiddle for their quick amusement. Even Master Zik laughs along with them from his spot due to finding this amusement.
"Young people, they always know how to play Heartbreak with any young seed they find. You know better than to fall for their well planned trap," the elderly Zeti says while keeping balance with his staff.
Zavok sighs before placing his powerful right hand on his face in embarrassment. Both Britney and Derrick would be sitting within proximity of Athena, Alicia, and Welkin weeks after surviving their near neath encounter from Neff. The Gallian couple already finished their meal together like the husband and wife they missed being with the Greek woman enjoying her warrior's sloppy way of eating. She knew that it wasn't the real him per say since most of his transformations act out according to their beastly instincts despite his control. The werewolf is a savage eater that howls when he needs to, the werebear is a sleepy but clumsy creature, the weredragon is a determined hunter all about skilled flight, the weretiger is all about rage and overpowering his foes, and the golden werewolf is the smartest and strongest of all forms. This was always the versatility of Centurion's power that her godly father granted him upon his rise from the Athens graveyard just to save her. The woman is very thankful to see her shapeshifting prince again after the sudden kidnapping from the Legion a while ago.
Thank you for saving me again, brave warrior. I've prayed to the gods many times in hope that you would save me. But I didn't expect such a large group that would treat me with such hospitality.
"I'm glad that you've came to save me Welkin. Who knows what became of our daughter that is still in their possession. I bet that she's alone, scared, or even hungry looking for the two of us. I just hope our little girl is safe," Alicia said with sadness under her breath.
The soldier felt just the same, but wanted to show his wife that he is very hopeful about their daughter being alright.
"We will find her soon. I didn't get out of retirement and went with Vyse for nothing. Because I knew that I wanted to not only get my family back, but make them pay for attacking our country during such vulnerable times. I'm far from rusty when I've made it this far thanks some advice from him and General Winter. We will get our daughter back soon, dear," Welkin replied with his hand on her shoulder.
Britney really wanted to ask something out of the grieving couple while Derrick is busy eating.
"Hey, solider and wife! Can I talk with you for a second?" she called.
Welkin would look at the curious younger woman with the wife trying to hold back her tears. This is one of the few times a civilian tried to reach out to a soldier's own personal problems despite it supposed be the other way around.
"At the moment, I'm willing to talk with anyone here since we all are allies aboard this ship. Is there something you really want to know?" Welkin asked.
The college aged girl knew she asked a serious question that's out of her league based on her hesitation, but her heart felt that it's better than serving no real purpose here.
"About your daughter, how much do you love her? Do you really miss being around her? It's just to have you think about the good times you had with your family. I can tell you right now that I would feel the same way if I were in your shoes," Britney said in concern.
Alicia could feel no way to respond while she still grieves her daughter from her never ending tears. Welkin knew where this is going and the girl was far from war with her statement. His brows loosened up to feel less stressed and a bit more calm about the question she asked.
"I will say that we loved Isara very much. She was a bundle of joy that loved helping Alicia in the kitchen so much for her young age. I remember the time she found a rare centipede as a gift for her mother in the garden. Even the times she wanted to keep us company at night from a long day of work. She was one of the things I loved the most just like her beautiful mother. It's moments like these I wished last forever and not this. She really means the world to me and her mother alot. Trust me, you wouldn't want to be in our shoes. And to be honest, you two are far too young to be thinking about being a family this early," he explains.
The girl took offense to the last part since she is already near the end of her college years and far from too young thinking about adult relationships.
"Come on, Brit. There's no need to get piped over it. We are still technically immature compared to a couple like them. Not like we can grow up to be anything more than a young couple," Derrick said with a full stomach.
"Unless you think love is a joke, then you really haven't been paying attention lately. Stand down and let me continue the conversation," she called.
In an instant, he backed off from her last words, knowing that she is taking this completely serious compared to other talks.
"We have been together for longer than college and I think that's enough proof that it will flourish into more than just that. But the fact of the matter is that we will help you two get your daughter back, even if it kills us. After my last encounter with those jerks, I would like to be more than just an innocent bystander the next time. In fact, I wouldn't mind if we can just train under anyone on this ship to be full fledged fighters. I'm tired of being on the sidelines and really fulfilling that favor for Bayonetta. Just you two watch, we will be young soldiers just like you," she exclaims before slamming her fist on the table.
Her loud words drew silence around the table with all eyes on the two human couple towards the end. Zomom's gaping mouth dropped the last sandwich that he couldn't finish eating, leading to more disgust from his lankier Zeti ally. Mega Man and Roll are both shocked from what is said by two humans with little combat experience actually wanting fight instead of sit around. Proto Man shakes his head from what could result in a fight soon with Dr. Light still trying to process the situation. Ali had nothing to say on the matter and either did Orta about the words they've heard from the girl's mouth. Agent Seven and Sora wondered why she would say such things in the first place with Zeena giving her nails a break for a moment
"You think you would help us? After nearly getting yourselves in danger back there or even sneaking aboard ship in the first place?" a familiar Russian voice called.
Usurprisingly, General Winter is truly astounded by a mere citizen's desire to help despite being a soldier's world, one that has no place for people like her or Derrick.
"You seriously think you can help get their daughter back when you never hurt an enemy in your life or held a gun? This is just so embarrassing that you should stay in your place instead of thinking you can do the same thing we can. Go home like any other citizen would instead of playing hero like you can take a bullet. This is coming from someone who had seen similar types before. We don't allow anyone in the war unless they are sure of their pride for their country or think they can sacrifice themselves in the war. Even though you're American, none of you fit these qualities at all. Just stop saying things you can't do," he continued.
Britney had little time to accept talk from an arrogant man that think he can be the judge over the things he want to do. Zavok grew curious of this scene to see where things develop from her.
"Oh yeah? Then such ways of thinking are why the Cold War was a failure and you know it. Living in the past thinking Mother Russia is so perfect when it's in fact not. They would have defended themselves from being taken over by these Legion freaks if they were so strong, but they're not!" she beamed.
Hearing so much disrespect about his motherland or even his army took the Russian commander in a state of little sympathy for the foreigner that dare talked badly about a place she doesn't know too much about.
"Britney, that's enough. We can't be talking down to a general like that or make close minded statements about countries like we know any better," Derrick says while preparing to hold her.
She would take his hand away in annoyance just to show that it wasn't the time for him to try ending a conflict. The boy is not surprised by her gesture, but still didn't want to back down from stopping her.
"This all happened just because you wanted to do a favor for this witch and you are following a blind path. Do you want the two of us to die and upset our parents that probably miss us? Would you want to put yourself in harms way for these people? This is ridiculous and insane, Brit. We seriously can't be doing this while he can just return to our normal lives," he yells.
"You mean our same old meaningless lives that involve us going to the beach every day playing "Chicken" or other illegal stuff? When we definitely had our first ever free vacation out of that boring city? Just open your eyes and think for once. This is for more reasons than just doing a favor for her. It's for us having a purpose as human beings instead of staying in a shelter that would be overtaken in the first place. Did you not see the news reports of the people around the world acting like mindless zombies? I actually want to help solve our problems instead of living in fear like a powerless being. Not even the police or the world government can really help in a situation like this. Just think!" she beamed.
Raphael shook his head from this with the expectation that things aren't going to end well.
"Oh mon dieu" he said under his breath to Marie's worry.
"Just what you say is foolish. Americans are all the same, thinking they know better than our Motherland. You are only proving my experience and points. Anyone would have talked me down like that would get shot on sight, even if they are one of my men. But thankfully I promised not to raise my arms on any allies under Morte and Selvaria's command. So please do yourself a favor and stop playing hero. I can guarantee you a slap would be enough to knock some sense into that naive brain of yours," General Winter said.
The others can tell he sound less than friendly after being hit where it hurts, especially on a general nonetheless. Jack knew it was the time to stop his smoke and observe what seems to be going on at the table. Even the Deathwatch announcers didn't want to say a word because they would rather use their witty observations and jokes where they belong.
"Are you sure that you want to do this, lady. There are people out there that would show little mercy to you and kill you where you stand. You are all bark and no bite. Where is your weaponry? Where is your bloodlust? Having none of these traits make you nothing more than prey in the eyes of the Legion. That beating I've gotten back there is proof of how little they take us serious and what can happen if we didn't get the help we receive. Are you sure that you want to be like us or would you rather keep your life safe?" the cybernetic killer asked.
Britney is aware of the number of people testing against her beliefs and thinks of the answers to give each once instead of backing down. Derrick is now in a state of just listening to what she said instead of challenging her anymore.
"Who says that I can't try? Most of you already have the experience that I need, so why not train me. My boyfriend can go home since he's not taking this as serious as I am. But some of you can teach me everything possible defend myself and this planet. Aren't we supposed to be a community after all?" she said.
Zor finished his plate after all the slow eating he did just to see what is happening.
"Then give up. What's the use when everything is hopeless. You think having a gun and some flashy moves would be enough to stop them? As if this whole conversation wasn't sickening enough," the gloomy complained.
"I don't see you doing anything productive than being such a downer. So who are you to talk about me wanting to actually do something? You barely finished your own plate in less than twenty minutes. What are you, depressed?" Britney said in a spiteful manner.
Zazz and Zomom would be trying to hold in their laughter from the cold burn their "realistic" ally had gotten. Instead, he could only resume to looking down to show how little he cares about this.
"That's what I thought. Stay down unless you have any real arguments against my proposal to get training. Come on people, I'm serious here. Do you want to win this war at all, then I suggest you offer some of your guidance so I can save my family and friends from this nightmare," Britney continues.
Zavok shook his head in slight interest in the girl's pleas with a smiling Zik noticing the potential in her growth as an ally. Orta had the feeling this woman is completely serious about wanting to be an asset to the heroes in every way possible. Though the only help she could provide is how to ride or bond with dragons, which they are too far away from the place to give her one. Ali had little idea how he can help when the weapons he currently got are all he has for himself. Same can be said for the Golden Armlet that is bonded with his body and not meant for use from anyone else. This gave the observational crocodile an idea since he's all about recruiting inspiring rookies that want to be a Chaotix member. Mighty had the bad feeling about the smile that grew on his elongated green snout, knowing what type of trouble she would be in dealing with him.
Perhaps I wouldn't mind teaching this girlie some tricks or having her as a new member. But she's going to have to know that being a Chaotix member is about pouring your blood and sweat into hard work and effort. That's juts what I need to do with her if she's so serious about helping us.
"Britney, you want me to go home? What did I ever do to deserve that, after everything we've been through?" the boy asked.
The girl gave her boyfriend a cold look after his question. He knew that was no use talking with her when she's this upset.
"You said so yourself, I'm crazy for actually wanting some real use instead of being babysat and pampered by these heroes. Unlike my out of experience moment with the wine, I can safely say that you've gotten too soft since the time I've know you. I guess those years of pranking and dares were all fun in games to you while you can't take a chance as big as this. Why else would I say you are the one that deserves to go home?" she repeats.
Zomom already had some popcorn to enjoy for this interesting conversation, which Zazz wondered where did it come from in the first place.
"I think it's time for you to think about what you are saying for a moment. You did say earlier that your relationship would develop into something more, is that correct? Why would you suddenly turn on someone you love just because of any objections he has?" Welkin asked.
"And force him to do something he doesn't want to do? That would only drag me down from my own desire to grow while he wants to remain a waste of time. It would make it easier on all of us to bring him home. Think of it as a test to see if the love between us is genuine and I think I've seen enough proof that he doesn't," she replied.
Ratchet got from his seat just to give his two cents on the matter, with Clank having some words of his own to say.
"But don't you think you are going a little bit overboard there? The two of you were pretty inseparable from what I've seen on the way back. Even saying that it was nice that you two lived together. But now separating like that just because he doesn't trust the way you think is going out of hand. And this is what I can say from experience when me and Clank first met each other. I had every right to be mad at him for trusting Qwark in the first place, but I did go a little overboard in being a little… you know what I mean. The fact is that you two only have each other and can't split up like that over a disagreement. Isn't that right, buddy?" Ratchet said before looking at his robotic pal.
Clank inched his head toward the direction of the girl so his words wouldn't get lost.
"Indeed Ratchet. So..uh Britney is it? You would have to understand that severing a bond as yours isn't worth it when strength are in numbers. Take me and Ratchet for example, being a team for a long time. Being some lone wolf that relies on their own strength wouldn't do you any good. Not that there is anything wrong with a little independence, but giving him the cold shoulder like that is unfitting for a um… lover. Just take that bond and use it as a form of a strength. Teamwork, partnership, whatever it may be. Though it's odd enough that I would have to lecture some younger organisms," the robot sidekick explained.
Derrick is surprised at the support he is getting for this debate, though did feel that he is becoming a bit less of a "knight in shining armor" with his recent attitude lately.
"And continuing off of what they said, I used to be in your situation once. Being so self absorbed in saving my own kingdom instead of accepting the help from others. Even the one we had to save after the Legion kidnapped him. Don't be like me and put your faith in others. I've learned alot from Orta since I met her and helped get that emerald in The Land of Dragons. Became a much a better person and fighter ever since. You should do the same, that would be your first step in getting stronger. It wouldn't be forcing him to do something he doesn't want, but merely building that trust and using it as your best weapon in getting stronger," Ali stated.
The silver haired dragon rider would smile at her prince charming's thanks and that he is offering to help improve the trust of the breaking couple. The college girl did feel strongly about the "help" she is getting from these heroes about her plans of going solo, feeling both strength and sadness for a decision she wants to stick by. General Winter is not surprised by the sight of her face quaking from these strong feelings being held back. Derrick couldn't bear seeing her like this, trying one last time to touch her while she's waiting for comfort.
"I'm here for you no matter what, always. No way I'm going back there when you are what completes me. It's better to grow strong together and fight for the safety of our families back in Outrun Bay. I'm asking you for the last time Brit, would you accept my offer as your training partner and lover for our future?" he said in a sincere manner.
He reached out his hand one last time as another test of his own, seeing if she would want this relationship of theirs to continue.
Marie and Raphael wondered what would happen next once he made his proposal to stay by her side. Some of the existing couples watched the moment in heavy anticipation for her answer to this. Vector however waits patiently for when he's asked for her help being all about making Team Chaotix bigger. General Winter however is less forgiving due to the insult she had given him and his homeland earlier, hoping he can be excused to seclusion for the rest of the day. Ristar himself just hopes that everyone can leave just so he can do more acrobatics with his elastic limbs. The warmth in her face could only mean these tears can't be held any longer within her eyes. Britney continues looking at her boyfriend's hand and thinking about what can be done beyond here.
I want to be strong, I just want to be strong. I don't want to be held back by any weakness. Don't do this….
Derrick has the feeling that she can't just stand on her own pride forever and accept his way of wanting to help get strong beside her while they are still aboard this ship. Zeena had enough of any broken relationships during her time and prays beside her two new friends that they can just make up already.
"Any time now, because I just want to see if she wants this or not," the Deadly Six leader said silently.
"Patience, young one. These two are merely beans that are making sure to tie that knot and grow together. I had experience with a young Zeti once she was very beautiful. We've fought together just like we've fought against each other. I know you probably don't want the full story again, so I'll leave it as a riddle for you to solve," Master Zik said before chuckling.
"Right, just leave it as a riddle for now, Master," he replied.
Mega Man only can hope she can forgive him and things return the way there were in this once peaceful restaurant.
"You think she's going to take his hand, Mega Man? It would be a shame if those two would separate like this and go their own ways," his little sister asked.
He had no idea how to answer this since that type of question since love is something he has little experience with as a robot. But more about the friendship and family type of love with his relationship with Dr. Light and his other creations.
"Not sure what I can concur about that. But sometimes things would have to be solved the hard way in times like this. As least I have you, Proto, Rush, Light, Auto, and the rest of my fellow Robot Masters that I hope were fine since we left the ship. I haven't been reading anything regarding them for a while," the Blue Bomber replied.
"Yes!" a sorrowful voice cried.
The robots turned in the direction of the source, which appeared to be a crying Britney accepting Derrick's proposal for them getting strong together without either of them chosen to be sent home. The tears were now rolling down her face at full force now that its muscles finally lets loose. The fabric of the table stains from these droplets falling onto the table from her position. Derrick can feel the powerful grip from her emotional hand, having to keep her twitching arm in balance from a collapse.
"Yes please, I would love for you to stay with me and fight by your side. It was foolish of me to say something brash as wanting you to leave. My parents would be ashamed of me if I did such a thing like that. Throwing everything that we stood for away because of a fight. I am glade to have met you and traveled to the ends of the Earth with your presence," she cried loudly.
The young man proceeds to envelope his arms around her body to comfort her broken spirit, allowing her tears to seep into his broad bosom.
"Thank you so much for not giving up on me, Brit. I have no idea who I would be without you or if I did allow myself to leave. We were in this together, so we are going to train our bodies as a one," he said with a smile.
The door in the back slams open with both Ramirez and Selvaria walking through. Everyone looked at the two serious commanders heading their way toward the massive table with a sense of urgency.
"And it looks like lunch time is over. Now can we please go already?" Zazz asked.
Zomom had already re-eaten the sandwich he couldn't finish several minutes ago to the lanky Zeti's disgust after turning to him.
"So what seems to be the issue? Not close enough to the G.U.N. base yet?" Proto Man asked.
Ramirez would give the shades wearing robot the attention he desired briefly.
"We are almost there. But that isn't our bigger focus for now. We're just here to pick up two certain guests for some personal training," he replied.
Derrick backed off of Britney after hearing his words out of surprise.
"Wait, how did you know?" he demands.
The bikini clad girl would notice Selvaria grabbing his hand and taking him away from the table.
"Don't try to resist, we are only using a moment of our time to help fulfill that request. Do you not want to learn from a commander how to be a real soldier?" the Valkyrian commander replied.
Vector got from his seat in surprise since he wanted to recruit the both of them.
"But wait, I've had my eyes on them first. I'll give them the weapons we have. Teach them ninjutsu, or even train their bodies with weights. You can't just take them from here!" the crocodile called.
Ramirez took Britney's hand before taking him with her. "Just relax. I'm only doing my responsibility. We can see everything from throughout this ship thanks to our ranks," he said sternly.
"But I didn't mean we can train right now. We can take our time, shouldn't we?" she said.
The determined general ignored her pleases and continue taking her toward the door leading outside.
We'll see how determined you are once we give you the training you so desired.
"You can't be so rough with my hand like that, miss. Sure you aren't supposed to be nice, but that strength of yours can make me a mono-armed fighter," Derrick complains.
Selvaria turned back to him with her crimson eyes staring him down. This sent chills down to his spine due to how cold and uninviting this sudden look is.
"Nothing personal. This is how we were all treated back when I served the European Army. You will grow used to this after your week worth of training sessions. I will do everything in my power to make a man and soldier out of you, private," she said in urgency.
Vector growls and jumped out of his seat in determination.
"I was about to train those two first, commander. At least let me supervise or give them some suitable missions. Trust me, I have trained many rookies back in my day," he snapped.
Mighty could only sigh since the last part was far from true being his most recent member of the group compared to Charmy and Espio.
"Might as well give up, Vector. There's no way those two would accept your help," the chameleon replied.
"Alright, the Chaotix are free to come with since your "experience" might come in handy for these two. Anyone else can feel free to join or report back to their bunkers," Selvaria called across the room.
The four finally disappeared through the large white door before it closes, leaving a shocked Vector gaping his jaw. Even Espio was surprised by this sudden revelation after his words.
"Well Espio, looks like you have spoken too soon. I can't wait to play all sorts of bee games with them. Or we can even play cops and robbers like old times," the hyperactive bee exclaimed.
"Are you sure you've played that game with them before?" the curious armadillo said.
"Who cares, Team Chaotix are one step ahead of the game baby! Come on fellas, let's show them a thing or two about crime fighting and solving mysteries," Vector exclaims.
The rest of the group has the sinking feeling their boss would be this happy to oblige. He begins playing the agency's main theme through his headphones before having his jazzy victory dance. Ristar, Zazz, and Zeena were completely speechless over the croc's desperation to train the two guests. Speaking of which, Mario had already left the room without anyone noticing for an unexplained reason.
"Have anyone seen where that plumber went? Because I can't seem to see him anywhere," Ratchet says after looking around.
"Chances are that jumping Jiminy Cricket is already trying to beat us there. Come on Chaotix, let's blow this joint and train some rookies," the competitive Vector yelled.
The reptilian head honcho charged his way toward the door with Espio and Mighty in both hands despite their protests. Charmy would be let buzzing his way after them to avoid being left behind.
"Hey wait for me guys!" he called while flying.
Everyone is now completely speechless at the table over the sudden urgency to take them away after they wanted to find some way of being useful for the group. Dr. Light couldn't help but to say that the timing was absolutely perfect for this. Clarissa and Alberto could only keep their mouths gaped in shock over this despite having their fair share of exciting races. Zavok and Zik however already got from their seats now that they have an idea.
"What can I say, I have something perfect to teach them two. Sure our natural Zeti abilities are exclusive to our race, but we may have something that can help them. You know what I mean, Master," the leader said with a grin.
Zik laughs like the happiest old Zeti alive before pointing his staff at the door.
"I know you too well, young one. Zeena and you boys, we have some trainees to help," the cyan Zeti announced.
Zeena gasps since the two are completely serious about their next plan.
"Are you sure? Because we lost every trace of our technological blueprints and our ship. What can we possibly teach them that can benefit their race?" the female Zeti asked.
"Beats me, but as long as I can finally leave this room. Then I'm alright with teaching them some proper mauling techniques," the crazy tall Zeti says while stretching.
"About that, we originally thought the ship was destroyed by them. But my power told me that it still exists, but only drifting away a good fifty miles away from here. Chances are that plenty of things needs to be fixed given the damage Tails' group had done. But for now, we know that we can easily reduplicate more of our own technology and have the proper training methods for those two," Zavok said with his fingers on his head.
Zeena smiled that their ship didn't get destroyed after all with Zomom cheering.
"Whooooo! Now I can be glad that all of my belongings didn't get burned after all. Especially my special lunch crate from home," he said after licking his lips.
"Yay, our useless ship survived. But what about us having to rebuild our robot army all over again? That was the hardest part of the trip to this miserable planet," Zor said without the shred of sarcasm.
Zavok walks his way to the door with his master floating beside him now that the Deadly Six is back to work with their full arsenal. Zeena ran past Zazz once he got up with Zor sinking into the shadows to get faster.
"Can't wait to work on my favorite models again. This is going to be fun like our first time building them," the manic Zeti said.
Zomom jumps into the air for one heavy thud near the door. Ristar did not feel easy once he had seen this with the others shocked by how high he can jump for his mass. A frightened Kazooie immediately begins flappying heavily with her red wings to carry Banjo away from the table
"Guh, where are you going. I haven't got enough honey for my plate," the bear said.
"This is the part where we brace ourselves for Tubby to shake the ground," the star child called.
Centurion grew alert and ran his way to hold Athena before the incoming quake. Mega Man is tempted to use his Time Stopper to give everyone a break to run before the table get flipped.
"Hold on guys, I'm going to give you the mark to run on the count of three!" he said.
"Are you sure about that, Mega? You would be the only one getting a head start when using that weapon," Proto Man said.
Roll would be the one to take Dr. Light's hand before taking him away. Seven would quickly cloak herself in a red cloth to leave Princess Sora alone in her seat. The cloth falling into an empty state easily lets her know that she disappeared without a trace.
"Hey, how can you leave me like this? It's not funny!" she yelled.
"Oh shit, duck and cover gang. Because we are about to bang harder than my ex-wife did," Kreese said.
"With the way you talk about her, I bet you missed riding that delicious mare," Howard replied.
Jack could only get up from his seat before the incoming slam from Zomom's body and run. It wasn't until the yellow Zeti seconds away from crashing down below with a loud bang. This would be hard and travel through the entire ship from his weight, even down the hall the commanders went with the couple for their training. The four stumbled from it with the commanders still holding tightly on their hands. Ramirez is slightly annoyed from the ruckus that occurred after they left the room. Selvaria however swung her body to see if anyone close behind was the one to cause this. Her red eyes traveled down the halls with her Valkyria Vision to sense nothing out of the ordinary down the hall. Britney is still cold due to not having any spare clothes to bring with her but the same bikini she wore since being a stowaway. She shivered slightly from this which prompted a question from her new trainer.
"You knew that you wouldn't have much to wear sneaking on this ship? This is what happens when you don't plan well. But not worry, we will figure something out," he explained.
Britney had no idea what to think, but anything thicker to were would be good enough for her in these cold halls.
"Speaking of figure, can someone tell me why my vision is clouded by twin peaks?" Derrick said in muffled manner.
Selvaria looked down to see that she accidentally pressed her upper body against her student's own face, leading her to blush in embarrassment. Ramirez began shaking his head in annoyance because of this while Britney is angry at her boyfriend "doing" this. The Valkyrian woman could only react with a gasp followed by a loud slap that can be heard by the Chaotix meters away from them. Vector in particular wondered what that noise was as he continued carrying both of his allies in high speed. Mighty is already under little care of what happens to him with Espio feeling the same due to being treated similarly in the past.
"Don't give up guys, that loud smack could only mean one thing. They are already getting punished for messing up their first mission. But not to worry, we will be there to teach them how to do right," the bee beamed.
"That's right Charmy, we will be there to give them the do's and don't's of being a detective. It's only a matter of time before we finally catch up to them," the determined croc replied.
Back in the Delphinus, the heroes were in the meeting room after enough hours of interviewing their newest members Fei Rin and Isaac together. From the looks of things, Vyse and his closest allies were happy to hear everything they've wanted from them. The room is so packed that most had to stand against the walls as opposed to sitting down with the others, mostly the refugees from the mothership that were rescued. The two were standing side by side as the ones to give the answers they all needed to hear, holding hands tightly to represent their inseparable bond.
"Very interesting. So they didn't mind your relationship as long as the two of you followed their rules. As if Miss Selvaria having her eyes on Ramirez weren't an indicator. They even treated you two well with good living conditions. Who would have known that even villains can be classy with their lifestyle," the captain said.
Fina smiled at his statement with Aika trying not to laugh at her love interest's joke.
"But I've got to say, they definitely didn't want you to snoop into a certain room at night when it came to reports. These night time reports are mysterious indeed, too bad you had to be sent back by Reala once he caught you that time. Having a real glimpse at what these private conversations would have been nice," he continued.
"Perhaps I can be of assistance since I partake in these late night convos back when I used to serve them. You see, these conversations were meant to be private because only officers or generals were meant to speak through them at night when everyone else is sleep. Usually this is talks whether it anyone doing their job, suspicions of treason reminders of what their missions were, or plans they had for the planet after victory…"
"Hold it, there's something you might want to talk more about with me Dedede and that's the plans after the planet is taken over. We already know they plan on expanding this throughout the entire universe, just what they plan on using with the planet," Vyse said.
The Dreamland King was unsure if this was the right thing to talk about, especially given half of it was the reason for him leaving in the first place. Kirby gulps down another melon that he was saving just for when the entire interview is over being the greedy puff he is.
"Well, it can't really be that bad. I wouldn't mind seeing what Eggman plans on doing more with this planet, turning it into another interstellar theme park?" Sonic suggests.
Despite the hedgehog's light hearted tease, Dedede shook his head since it is something far worse than that. Just thinking about it was enough to make him pretty shaky around his hands. Satan could only tell this would be too hard for him to necessarily tell to the truth while so many people wanted answers.
"Well, are you going to tell us or not? It can't be too bad, we've heard much worse from our own nemesis countless times," Knuckles asked.
Dedede's eyes were pale as a board to show how hard it would be to tell them the terrible truth about the Legion's plans. Just seeing how scared to blue bird was gave Sakura the feeling what they were about to here was far from good. Alex is just as interested since knowing everything they plan to do is just what they need to know about their enemy.
"Time's a wasting, just give us the coop on this scoop. It can't necessarily be too bad for my viewers. Unless I should take a Parental Advisor warning for possible gruesomeness," Ulala said.
Dedede turned to her with the same scared stiff look he had the whole time struggling to tell them what they've been waiting for. Even Toejam had the bad feeling it's going to be something worse than interstellar domination like he's expecting. The fact that Funkotron is a possible target scares him half to death since that includes his best homies and the Funkopotamus falling to these villains. The slow unnatural stuttering is a result of him struggling to say a thing about the possibly horrible news that he's about to spill for these people around him.
"I just want you to know that we are ready for anything. I've fought the most gruesome battles and partook in every console war to this day. What you say can't top the things that I've seen and experienced in my life," the blue haired Seguan warrior states.
Amy had the feeling it would be something worse than what he mentioned, though knowing a brief look into his past was enough to make her shudder.
"If this is too much for you to say, we can just skip the information for now and call it a day. I'm getting a bit tired and would like to sleep with Fei for the night," Isaac proposed.
"Sleep, who said anything about you needing to sleep? You won't be able to sleep well with everything I'm about to tell you all. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but I feel it is definitely important to tell the very people would would prevent this nightmare from happening. And I'm talking this is FAR bigger than everything you guys know about the Legion. I can safely say that I would be happy once we put an end to this just so that nightmare won't come true. Don't take this as a joke, none of you will be laughing after everything I say to you. Nothing!" the king freaked.
Just the sight of seeing him this scared over the information he's pressured to say is enough to unnerve some of the heroes in the room. Even Sonic was losing his cool from his sudden freakout when he's making it out as a big deal.
"What the hell is with you? Just don't tell us if it's that bad," Latisha said.
"This is actually starting to scare me as well. Can you at least explain what it is already," Stella said.
Alex Kidd would be worried now that his own sister he worked hard to save is getting scared by Dedede's fear of telling them. Unsurprisingly, the Bonanza Bros were already shivering because they were afraid by this whole thing. The king could already feel a frog in his throat having to say something that he would regret, struggling to open his mouth just thinking about this. Isaac had the and feeling that this is something that is highly terrible if the Legion didn't want him to find out and Dedede is shaking his boots over their diabolical plans. Vyse, Aika, and Fina were still waiting on his answer with little patience left on these important details on their enemy.
"They plan on building their own universe in place of this one. They aren't just taking over the one here, but creating their own to release it. But with the help of YHVH," he said in cold fear.
Some of the heroes were confused as to what he meant by the last name was with a vast majority being shocked over the mention of a new universe all together. Sonic knew this was starting to be familiar, far more than seeing the similar substance for the Time Eater being used to create these Shadow Fiends. But to hear that he plans on tackling the universe with the intention of making his own was scary enough. Amy just didn't know what else she could think knowing that this universe is in more danger than ever with this secret plan hidden behind the whole Legion's backs. What really scared some the most is how they couldn't tell everyone that served them about this in the first place. Was it so classified of a plan that others couldn't know of it?
"Can someone body tell me what the Yaha thing is? I'm not that deeply rooted in Earthling Culture to know what it is," Toejam wondered.
Then it hit Sakura once she thought of what this being could be.
"What would Eggman want with a God, let alone the one that some worship just to get what he wants? Erica is a devote follower of him and so are the vast majority of this planet. Just how will he be able to reach the heavens just to use the creator of everything here?" she said.
"I say this is nonsense. There's no way he's going to get that God to listen to him unless he's a firm believer," Jacky said in disagreement.
"Now this is crazier than my namesake. How would he get the Holy Spirit to do his bidding after he's done spreading his craziness throughout the whole universe? I'm just not getting this at all," BD Joe said.
"Believe me, Gods are capable of alot. But even I wouldn't be crazy enough to use my power for a cold hearted mortal like him," Columns says in disbelief.
"Oh my God, that's what his plan is? I just can't seem to grasp how is that going to work unless he has some holy soul mind control device to work on him," Beat said.
"In that case, what does he need the Chaos Emeralds for so badly? To corrupt him? Overthrow him? Give him a reason that his creations aren't deserving of this current world? This is too freaking much to take in!" Detective Washington said with his hands on his bald head as if he's in pain.
Vyse knew this whole thing sounded all too familiar with him, knowing that this is far from the first time someone wanted to make a world of their own after becoming a God.
"Unless anyone is a expert of this religion. I would like to know more about this Yah being as well. Is it like a God that's said to make this world to begin with?" he said.
Dedede knew that he's going to need a long rest after talking more about this bleak shocking news.
"This has less to do religion or more about the fact that they are planning to bring back a highly dangerous being that can destroy our universe and help them make a new one. Not only that, but those folks think they can mess with a strict, omiprescent extremist that wants everyone to praise him or else they would be insane. They even talked of developing some technology that can help control him if he were to attack them. What they are doing is definitely going to put us in more danger than the world is in from the Legion alone. This is news enough of how screwed we are unless we can put a stop to their plans!" the king panicked.
Tensions rose between the heroes that heard his words, knowing this is direr than they've expected. A god that's being revived for the purpose of recreating everything period when taking over the universe theirselves should be just enough. Gum tightened the grip of her hand upon thinking about this god, knowing that they really have to stop their enemies from making this huge mistake. Jack Frost could only laugh at this, but for whatever reason NiGHTS did not want to ask the snowman right now.
"Hee hee hee hee heee ho! That eggbrain isn't a Messah yet he thinks he can control something that is beyond his realm of comprehension. This is so hilarious, yet so tragic, ho!" he said in glee.
Some would be wondering why said snow demon is so happy about something that can affect him too. Tembo didn't feel like fun and games and began to shoot a jet of water in his face out of annoyance. The rushing jet of water drowned out the water filled his eyes and mouth with his gagging more than laughing.
"We just need to think about a way we can stop him and win this war without any of this happening. Which begs the question what would he want the Emeralds for. Can you tell me that, Dedede?" Vyse asked.
But the king is now on the verge of another breakdown after he had spoken of enough bleak news for the day. Shaking his head vigorously with no more intention of telling the news to his friends. Fina couldn't bear to see him this stressed anymore and looked at her fellow captain.
"How about we take a break for the day, I'm sure these shocking news is going to take a lot for people to process after they heard that," Aika suggests.
A sudden slam is heard that startled everyone in the room.
"What was that? Who did that?" Kiryu wondered.
"Over there!" Narsha said.
What he pointed to was an angry Isaac that slammed his Silver Armlet on the end of the table in rage, which caused a massive hand sized dent from the force. Fei noticed that lots of aura poured from his body just to show how much emotion he felt being used for something that wasn't going to end well. This would let her know that now wasn't the time to talk with him while he's this upset.
The Umbran Witches can see his rage clearly just from that flowing energy alone, even Sonic knew that he was taking this far harder than anyone else.
"Those bastards! What did they think they was going to accomplish for me to begin with? Making me a king while they end the world at the same time for some results they don't know about. And why are they keeping this from the rest of their allies, because they don't deserve to know the truth? We have to definitely call off the war and tell them about this!" he yelled.
Vyse knowingly tries to calm down the emotionally distraught boy in hopes that he doesn't do anything too destructive with the Silver Armlet glowing like that.
"Easy on the table, I know how you feel about this. And how about you tee down a little when you might have another incident like back in our last fight? We will figure something out while we are on the way to G.U.N. They should definitely know what to do once we tell them about this," he said nervously.
"Forget telling them, I need to get my sisters back while they are still there. I can't afford to lose them this fast nor should they blindly follow something that would lead to them being completely erased from existence. Why are they even planning on bringing back a vengeful god like this?" Fei Fin said.
"I'm sorry, but we will have to save them another time. We are already set on course for the G.U.N. as we speak. Unless by some miracle, they managed to follow us somehow," Lord Max said with his arms crossed.
Fei felt like crying knowing that this plan is endangering her family and she had expected such an answer from her saviors. The ChuChu Captain within their mech were too scared out of their mind to even process the frightening revelation they've heard, leading the white mech to literally rumble as if it's having a breakdown.
"But the world can't just end yet. I haven't got around to fishing with Froggy yet or getting a real rest," the big purple cat said in a less enthusiastic tone.
Amy didn't know what to say to her fellow Team Rose ally knowing the whole weight is on their shoulders for more than just this planet with a god involved that can destroy everything.
"Now we know more than ever why we need those Chaos Emeralds, since he's probably going to use them as the secret ingredient to bringing back this god. Or maybe I can take the energy from those gems to take him on myself. But what about the Dark One I keep hearing about. Unless he's just a distraction to keep us from focusing on our real goal?" Sonic said.
King Dedede however dropped his jaw after his worlds since he managed the spill the beans before he did.
"Looks like you were able to crack the case for our waddling pal did. Your detective skills are rather brilliant for a headstrong speedster like yourself," Satan said.
"Didn't I keep hearing that one guy Kyrie has the power to destroy the world? Perhaps now we would need that power's help for him to match this god as a fellow god himself. It would be worth the try," Larcen suggests.
"It would be worth the try, but I did struggle in battle with him the last time. That boy would need to wise up or conquer his own fear to be just the savior we need to save this universe," Segata replied.
"Fighting a god is something that I can easily do. He's far from the only option you have, boys. Don't forget that your friendly neighborhood Bayonetta is here to make all your godly troubles go away," the witch said with her legs crossed on the table.
Amy laughed at this with Knuckles shaking his head with a grin.
"Assuming this being is as bad as the Dark Falz, me and my party should have all the strength we have to take this being on. We'll have to put all of our strength together to protect everything that we love and lived for. That I'm sure what we will have to do," Alis declared.
"Though I'm not sure if this can help, but this could be something worth a try if Dualizing isn't enough. What if I can have every kid on the world, if there are enough that aren't affected by Reala's plan of causing never-ending nightmares yet, I can probably have enough Ideya to face that being. Not sure if anyone else would be willing to do the same throughout the galaxy," NiGHTS wondered.
"Unless I were to broadcast a message to the rest of the galaxy with my space channel to tell everyone to start dreaming. Perhaps Space Micheal and Jaguar can tell the others to do the same with their communication given they've traveled to other parts of the galaxy. Or even those of you who never lived on this planet, you can have the leaders to inform their people. We need all that extra help in case we do possibly fare stopping them," Ulala said.
Hearing everyone come up with ideas about taking on this god is what the captain didn't expect, but certainly gave him proof that they are just as planning strategies as him. He also came to notice that some heroes are far less afraid and more calm thanks to talking these plans out. The same can be said Isaac, who is not as angry as he was before and being embarrassed about the damage he did to the table. Fei Rin being more concerned about what became of her sisters, looking around with her dark eyes in worry.
Just what I can expect out of my crew. Doing more than the government can achieve on their own. Everyone has their own experiences, their own skills, and I can't say I'm not happy to run into such a unique cast of characters to travel with. They are like on big family not that I think of it.
Sonic is having a motivational conversation with his closest friends about the ways he would kick Eggman's butt and make sure they change their mind about summoning this god. Some being thrilled by this explanation with others being hopeful about him being right. Bayonetta converse with Sakura and Alis's squad about ways they can follow up great hits to multiple enemies in the war, the two experienced fighters being inspired by her words. Alex, Blaze, Zan, Skate, and Max listened well with Ryo and Kiryu's words about breaking enemy defenses and recognizing their patterns in battle. Gear and Opal teach their own group of heroes in the form of shooters and fighters to learn how to overwhelm enemies with air control, speed, and precise shooting in battle as ways of improving from their last major fight. Everything is going well as they all plan and converse about the ways they would improve and save their world now that they know everything their foes planned. It wasn't until the door slams open suddenly to stop these developments from our heroes.
"So what do we have here? A table full of kidnappers who sure are happy that they taken our sister and her true love hostage while celebrating," the older intruder said with her fans out.
"It's such a shame that we would have to take them all back by force, big sister. Hopefully you are ready to bite some limbs, Mei Rin," the youngest intruder replied.
"Kapu Kapu!" the orange cat creature said.
Now there were more uninvited guests to handle just when they had a break.
There you have it, we are now aware of a new threat in addition to the next journey to the G.U.N. Britney and Derrick are going for some training while Fei Rin's sisters finally discovered her in the wrong time and place. The next chapter's release is dubious, but may appear quicker some time next week. In the meantime, I'm in the middle of revamping some earlier chapters with the help of a friend who is interested lately. It's best to update the aged early arcs to match the quality of the newer ones instead of leaving them unchanged. It's good to be back and I hope you all had a good Winter Break and college semester.
